• Brand
  • Products
  • Store
  • Support

Support and Service

Downloads : Firmware Update

Thank you for using a PENTAX K-500 digital camera.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for PENTAX K-500.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

Changes to V1.02
  • Correspond to HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1.4X AW.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • *Contents of [Version 1.01] will be also updated.

Changes to V1.01
  • Correspond to the AF assist light function by white LED light for auto flash unit [AF360FGZII] and [AF540FGZII].
  • Optimized contrast AF when using HD PENTAX-DA Limited series lenses.
  • Improved stability for general performance
Caution
  • Only PENTAX K-500 users are permitted to download the firmware update
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for K-500
Name PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-500
Registered name K500v102.exe (For Windows 10,901 Kbytes) , k500v102.zip (For Windows/Mac 10,782 Kbytes)
Applied product PENTAX K500
To check the version number, press the menu button and select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.
Updated firmware file For Windows : LHA self-extract file, For mac : zip type
Release date 2014/03/06
Copy right RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
How to check version
  1. [1] Turn ON the camera.
  2. [2] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
  3. [3] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 4] menu screen.
  4. [4] Select [Firmware Info/Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.

The firmware version for camera is displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen.

Preparation of update
  • Blank, formatted SD card (32MB or more)
  • USB cable I-USB7
  • If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card by connecting the camera directly to your computer.
  • SD card reader or a computer with a SD card slot.
  • If you are copying the firmware update file to the SD card using a memory card reader / writer.
  • Fully charged battery (D-LI109)
  • *Be sure to use fully charged battery (D-LI109)
    If the camera turns off during updating due to lack of battery power, the camera will become inoperable. If this happens, a charge will be made for repairs even if within the warranty period.

Download the updated firmware file
  • For Windows : k500v102.exe 10,901 Kbytes, LHA type, self-extracting files
  • For Windows/Macintosh : k500v102.zip 10,782 Kbytes, zip type
Updating Procedure
  1. [1] Provide a formatted SD memory card for the update software.
    The download file is self-extracting. The following file is extracted.
    • Fwdc223b.bin: This is the updated firmware.
      Copy the above Firmware file [fwdc223b.bin] to the root directory in the SD card.
      If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmware update file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connecting the camera directly to your computer.
  2. [2]Insert the the D-LI109 battery into the camera and confirm the battery is full by battery level indicator then turn the camera off.
  3. [3] Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera and close card cover.
  4. [4] Turn the camera power on.
  5. [5] Press MENU button to display MENU screen.
  6. [6] Press the four-way controller right to display [Set-up 4] menu screen.
  7. [7] Select [Firmware Info /Options] in the [Set-up 4] menu then press the four-way controller right.
    The firmware version for the camera and lens are displayed on the [Firmware Info/Options] screen.
  8. [8] Press the four-way controller right to display update screen.
    Press the four-way controller up to select [Start] and press OK button.
    *If firmware file is not saved to SD card correctly, this screen will not be displayed.
  9. [9] Card access lamp will be blinked and display will be changed from [NOW LODING] to [COMPLETE].
    *Do not turn OFF the camera while updating.
  10. [10] Automatically turn OFF the camera. (Approx. 5 second)
  11. [11] Remove the SD card from camera.
    *Confirm the version of firmware with above [How to check version].
  12. [Caution]
    When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains the Firmware file.
    If you want to use this card to take pictures, format the card by the camera to delete firmware file first.
  1. This software may only be used by users who own the PENTAX K-500
  2. This software is covered by a software license agreement. Please read the software license agreement before downloading the software.
  3. You will have agreed with this software license agreement when the download starts.
PENTAX Firmware Update Software for PENTAX K-500 Software License Agreement

The customer (hereinafter "the user") shall verify the following items below related to the use of the licensed software supplied to the user by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. (hereinafter "PENTAX "). The download starts when you press "I agree. Start download." on this software license agreement.

  1. Definition of terms
    • Licensed software: "Licensed software" means the captioned program in a format that the user can download from the PENTAX website or from a site empowered by PENTAX.
    • Use : "Use" means the user downloading and retrieving the licensed software from the PENTAX website or from a site empowered by PENTAX.
    • Designated machine: "Designated machine" means the single computer system set up in order for the user to use the licensed software.
    • Reproduction: "Reproduction" means reproducing the licensed software on a storage device in the same format as the user downloaded or a different format.
    • Modification: "Modification" means performing alternations or making additions to the licensed software, or creating separate software that makes use of all or a portion of the licensed software.
  2. Grant of license
    PENTAX grants a non-exclusive license to the user on the condition that the user uses the licensed software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this software license agreement. The user may only use the licensed software on the designated machine.
  3. Reproduction of the licensed software
    The user shall not reproduce the licensed software for purposes other than to save and backup the licensed software intended for use on the designated machine.
  4. Modifying the licensed software
    The user shall not modify or reverse engineer the licensed software for any reason.
  5. Property rights and copyright
    The copyright and other property rights for the licensed software and for reproductions of the licensed software belong to PENTAX regardless of any reason. The user shall not remove the copyright notations from the licensed software or from reproductions of the licensed software.
  6. Grant of sublicense
    The user shall not transfer possession of the licensed software or reproductions of the licensed software to third parties, and the user shall not transfer the license nor grant a sublicense of the licensed software to third parties.
  7. Agreement period
    This software license agreement is effective on the day the user starts using the licensed software and is valid until the time the user stops use. Provided that, when the user has violated any portion of this software license agreement, PENTAX may revoke the license granted to the user for the licensed software and terminate the software license agreement.
  8. Obligations after termination
    After the software license agreement is terminated, the user, at the user's own responsibility, shall dispose of the licensed software after rendering it into a state where it cannot be used by third parties, and dispose of reproductions and modifications of the licensed software, and all materials related to the licensed software.
  9. Guarantee of the licensed software
    PENTAX shall not guarantee that the licensed software is suitable for the user's designated purposes, or that the licensed software is useful, or that this licensed software is free from defects, nor shall PENTAX make any other guarantees related to the licensed software.
  10. Exporting the licensed software
    The user shall not directly or indirectly export all or a portion of the licensed software without obtaining the necessary permission from the Government of Japan or the governments of the relevant countries.
  11. PENTAX's responsibilities
    PENTAX A assumes no responsibility under any circumstance for direct or indirect damage or damage from ripple effects that occurs from using the licensed software, for damage to data, programs, or other intangible properties, or for loss of usage benefits and lost profits.
  12. Responsibility for employees
    The user assumes all responsibility that the user's employees (those employees that the user has a responsibility to manage or monitor based on an employment relationship) fully comprehend the obligations set forth in this software license agreement and faithfully fulfill those obligations.

For Windows
DownloadBack to the flont page

For Windows/Macintosh
DownloadBack to the flont page